The 2027 World Cup Team List will feature 14 qualified teams competing in the ICC Cricket World Cup, and fans are eagerly waiting for the World Cup 2027 schedule to see when their favorite teams will play. Host nations South Africa and Zimbabwe qualify automatically, while other teams will secure their spots through ICC ODI rankings and qualification tournaments.
Projected Direct Qualification Teams
| Rank | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | Comfortably Qualified |
| 2 | New Zealand | Comfortably Qualified |
| 3 | Australia | Comfortably Qualified |
| 4 | Pakistan | Comfortably Qualified |
| 5 | South Africa | Qualified (Host) |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | In Qualification Zone |
| 7 | Afghanistan | In Qualification Zone |
| 8 | England | In Qualification Zone |
| 9 | West Indies | On the Bubble |
| 10 | Bangladesh | On the Bubble |
Previous ODI World Cup Winners
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | England | Australia | Pakistan |
| 2003 | South Africa / Zimbabwe | Australia | India |
| 2007 | West Indies | Australia | Sri Lanka |
| 2011 | India / Sri Lanka / Bangladesh | India | Sri Lanka |
| 2015 | Australia / New Zealand | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2019 | England / Wales | England | New Zealand |
| 2023 | India | Australia | India |
| 2027 | SA / Zim / Nam | TBD | TBD |
FAQ – 2027 World Cup Team List
How many teams will play in the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
A total of 14 teams will participate in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027. The teams will compete in two groups of seven during the tournament.
Which teams have already qualified for the 2027 World Cup?
South Africa and Zimbabwe have automatically qualified because they are host nations. Other teams will qualify based on ICC ODI rankings and qualification tournaments.
Will Namibia play in the 2027 World Cup?
Although Namibia is a co-host, they are not automatically qualified because they are not a full ICC member. They must qualify through the official qualification pathway.
Which teams are expected to qualify for the 2027 World Cup?
Based on current ODI rankings, teams like India, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan are strong contenders to qualify.